Tuque de Brel
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About the home
Tuque de Brel comprises 2 units rented as a whole for school holidays or by arrangement at other times. 7 bedrooms with a variety of sleeping possibilities catering for a combination of group sizes from 12 through 16, adults and children.
Excellent large heated swimming pool which has to be experienced to appreciate its uniqueness.
The outdor play zone and indoor play area caters for "children" of all ages and is fully equipped with a variety of games (and toys ) for your use.
It is situated in its own 5 acre site with terracing overlooking peaceful farmland with uninterrupted views to the horizon.
The Local amenities provide fabulous Day and Night markets, restaurants, historic buildings and much much more.
It is ideally suited for families of mixed generations providing peace and quiet for Mums, Dads and Grandparents and yet lots to do for toddlers to teens.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 16, 7 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Hen and stag parties Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential Nearest amenities: 7km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire Smokers welcome Let as a complete unit during July and August the two conjoined properties work brilliantly for the large family or multi family group. Each unit has independent kitchens fully equipped for 8 or more persons but the outside living space allows for large family groups to dine together. |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Private outdoor pool (heated), Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| Pool: | Private outdoor pool (heated) |
| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Pool / Snooker table, Table tennis, Games room, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 7 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 2 family bathrooms and 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (6), Double beds (5), Cots (3), Dining seating for 16, Lounge seating for 12 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private outdoor pool (heated), Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Climbing frame, Swing set, Trampoline |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details outdoors:
There is ample parking both at the rear and front of the property.
As we are situated on a hillside there are many steps when approached from the front, less from the rear making it less suitable for people with restricted mobility if stairs are a problem.
A large "Dutch Barn" houses all our equipment necessary for maintenance etc.and therefore we request that this be made "off limits" for your own safety, but as we are unable to lock it away we trust to your good sense.
We have several storage rooms below the verandas these we respectfully request remain "private"
Further details
A welcome pack is available on arrival.
In addition both kitchens are equipped with all those little basic cooking essentials that are such a nuisance to pack but oh how you miss them. You will find many store things available (eg salt, pepper, flour, spices etc) but we ask in return that you replace any that you might finish so that we can provide the same 'home from home' service for the next rental.
The owners (Trish and Dave ) will attend the grounds throughout the week to maintain and tidy the land and the pool. We would prefer to do this at your convenience (e.g. when out for a morning or afternoon), otherwise we will nominate times for our "invasion!"
One of the fields acros the road is our garden but all others areas and woods are available for play and exploration.
Conditions
Strictly no smoking indoors. Please use receptacles provided for 'ends' to be emptied at end of stay
short term breaks available outside the school holidays by arrangement
Refundable breakages deposit of £200 required on arrival, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
25% of rental fee due on booking with final balance due 10 weeks before stay.
discounts available for bookings over 7 days
strictly no glass in the pool area. Plastic only( provided) and cans please.
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Lot et Garonne region
The Lot et Garonne is not as well known as its near neighbour The Dordogne but benefits in this way by being less touristy and yet having plenty to see and do. At Tuque we are ideally positioned for visiting many fabulous Bastide towns of both Departments. Each of these boast wonderful weekly markets, (one a day in any direction), and a variety of summer festivals ranging from medieval, to tomato, fruit and vegetable feasts and of course THE WINE. Aquitaine is a patchwork of rolling countryside, with row upon row of vines of the Bergerac, Duras and Bordeaux vineyards changing in a few kilometres to the ordily plum orchards (famous for producing Prune D'Agenais) interspersed with meadows of beautiful Sunflowers. Medieval castles and chateaux are easy expeditions away and offer something for all tastes. Should your holiday coinside with Bastille day (July 14th) local towns villages and communities all have wonderful firework displays and street parties. In the larger towns of Villeneuve and Bergerac you can picnic by the river whilst enjoying spectacular displays. Night Gourmand Markets are something that all visitors and residents love to experience. The very best of French society and suited to all age groups and tastes.
The Castillonnes, Lot et Garonne / Serignac-Peboudou area
Castillones is the first Bastide town in the Lot et Garonne along the N21. Nearby are the very popular villages of Issygeac, a very pretty town with its busy Sunday market and Eymet with day and Night Markets on thursdays throughout the summer. A little further south (approx 15 kms) are the night markets of Fongave and Laparad and Pujols, which are all about eating and dancing al fresco. A horse riding stable is just 5 mins walk across the road, and a donkey sanctuary with cart rides about 5 mins drive away. For the children a waterpark & go -karting are found in Bergerac, but nearer to home about 7 km is a lovely pleasure lake with safe warm swimming and beach, play-park, boules, pedalo's, kayking, volleyball and a snack bar if you want a change from home environment. Family picnics in the evening are great fun. A complete list of all local events are provided in the welcome pack so you wont miss out. Our local Golf Course is a pretty 9 hole course (128 slope and very taxing) with an amazing friendly ambiance and welcome from the proprietors Brian and Kim. It is just 15 km away. Other 18 hole courses are between 30 and 60 mins drive away in every direction. Tennis courts and petanque areas are to be found in the smallest of communes. The rivers of the Lot, Garonne, Dordogne and the Dropt offer fishing, canoeing, swimming and boat trips. If sightseeing and generally watching the world go by is your type of holiday this part of SW France has so much to offer with excellent restaurants ( 5 course lunches with unlimmited wine E13!) There are Caves (wine and Grottes) in every direction.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Bergerac: 30 km |
| Railway: | Bergerac: 30 km |
Nearest airport Bergerac 30 minutes. Airlines:- Ryanair from Stansted all year, Liverpool, Bristol from April to October, East Midlands April to October. Flybe from Exeter and Birmingham. Easyjet from Southamptom year round. Bordeaux, Limoges and Toulouse airports are within two to two and a half hours away Car hire, Ryanair partners Hertz available at Bergerac but book early as limited availability Car essential. By road autoroute until Bergerac then RN21 to Castillones, Tuque is just 7 Km from Castillones further details on application
Activities near Castillonnes, Lot et Garonne
Tennis in town
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 30 Aug 2012 |
Trish and David were extremely welcoming and relaxed about our family of 12 converging on their comfortable home. The accommodation offers plenty of indoor and outdoor space, a real plus being the infinity swimming pool. As a family we spent a lot of time by the pool, which offered shady areas, toilet and shower facilities, meeting the whole families needs. The quiet local roads and farm tracks offered the opportunity for an early morning walk. Overall we found this to be an ideal location for a family holiday. |
05 Jul 2012 |
Waking up in a large home to views of chateaus, horses, and vineyards was only a dream until we came and stayed here. This was the perfect setting for a dream vacation. You can do as much as you... more |
06 Jun 2012 |
What a Fabulous stay we had with our 3 small kids in the summer of 2011. The house is really well located for touring about but you won't want to go far as the house so beautiful and well... more |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 12 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| summer | 6 Jul 13 | 27 Jul 13 | £ 1750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| peak | 27 Jul 13 | 24 Aug 13 | £ 1900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| bank holiday special | 24 Aug 13 | 30 Aug 13 | £ 1000 | £ 170 | £ 175 | 3 Nights |
| earlybird | 7 Jun 14 | 19 Jul 14 | £ 1500 | £ 200 | £ 200 | 3 Nights |
| high | 19 Jul 14 | 30 Aug 14 | £ 2000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Prices for group size 16 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| summer | 6 Jul 13 | 27 Jul 13 | £ 1950 | - | - | 1 Week |
| peak | 27 Jul 13 | 24 Aug 13 | £ 2150 | - | - | 1 Week |
| bank holiday special | 24 Aug 13 | 30 Aug 13 | £ 1500 | £ 225 | £ 200 | 3 Nights |
| earlybird | 28 Jun 14 | 19 Jul 14 | £ 1700 | £ 250 | £ 250 | 3 Nights |
| high | 19 Jul 14 | 30 Aug 14 | £ 2300 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
a refundable deposit of £200 to be paid wih fnal payment and returned on satisfactory final inspection against damage and loss
we can accept payment by cheque, bankers draft and paypal in either GBP or EUR
A reduction of 7% on any two week booking
Linen, Towels both pool and bath inclusive
A cleaning charge of E50 required on arrival
other weeks and terms can be made by arrangement outside this booking period.
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